Mark’s Pick of the Week: Crazy for You by Best Coast

Steve was featured on the album cover (bottom left)

           This has been my pick for quite a few weeks now.  I had been meaning to pick up this album for a while now, and after a bit of time to let it sink in I think it’s about time I gave it a spot. 

            I bet everyone I high school thought of some sappy love songs about your latest crush.  Even though I bet a lot of you wish that you had the talent/follow-through/whatever you would need to actually make these songs.  However, looking back at your high school self, there’s a chance you’re content with not actually recording them.  Best Coast sounds like tracks in this vain BUT they are really good despite or perhaps because of this.

            I’m not the first one to write about these guys.  Their various EPs as well as their two releases have been on various “Best of lists” since they first hit the scene.  The band consists of vocalist, and primary songwriter Bethany Cosentino and musical partner Bobb Bruno.

            All the songs revolve around loosing your love, the summer, being lazy, cats and weed.  The simplicity of the songs makes them seem really sincere.  The fact that you could have written the lyrics makes it seems like they have all the more meaning, a real heart on your sleeve kind of feel.

            These lyrics are rapped up in a soft, chewy surf rock package.  The low-fi buzz of the guitar, and the simple drums is all the makings of a great garage rock band.  The hooks in this album are great to, which is something that I put a lot of emphasis on for   Each one of these could easily be a single.  

            I’m ending this post with single "Our Deal.”  The music video was directed by Drew Barrymore, and features Donald Glover, Shailene Woodley and Alia Shawkat among others.  You can check out their blog, website, and new album!

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